“Prayer first, prayer always!” is one of our core values. We are a people who pray and know the power of prayer. Prayer invites us into a very intimate relationship with God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this relationship we learn, as God’s children, to express our hopes, needs, and desires to a loving God and to listen for God’s instruction, gifts, and guidance (e.g., Luke 11:2-4; John 15:16; 1 Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:4-7). Through prayer, we also experience the deep transformational power of the Holy Spirit. Through intercession for the needs of others, we learn to see the potential God sees in them. Through healing prayer, our joy increases as we learn to persevere and when we see God move in power in healing. Through listening prayer, we learn to discern God’s voice through His Word, Holy Spirit, people, and circumstances.

Daily Events:
Prayer Requests

• You can submit prayer requests online through the “Prayer First – Prayer Always” button on the home page to any or all of the following options: 1) Pastoral Staff, 2) Prayer Chain, and/or 3) Prayer Corner in The Gathering.

The Good Shepherd House of Prayer
We have converted a small garage into a 24/7 house of prayer. Participants must sign up in the Good Shepherd House of Prayer (GSHOP) for their time slots. Certain stipulations do apply (call office, 801-255-8181. Prayer during the hours of 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. requires a key (available from office).

Weekly Events:
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Staff)

• You are invited to join the Good Shepherd staff for devotional reading of the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday and for intercessory prayer of needs expressed by the Congregation

Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Chapel)

• Meet for teaching on prayer, intercessions, and prayers for healing

Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (House of Prayer)

• Men’s Bible Study

Sundays (Prayer Altar Rail Ministry)

• During our worship services, after the sermon, we invite the congregation to come forward for prayer with trained intercessors. This is always through the prompting of the Holy Spirit. We invite people to come forward if they are sick or ill to pray for healing, if they desire prayer for themselves for any reason, or if they desire to pray in behalf of a loved one or friend, to pray for our church and the church worldwide, etc. We especially invite people forward to give thanks for want God has done in their lives the previous week.